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Iran acting FM arrives in New York

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has arrived in New York where he was welcomed by Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the UN Amir Saied Iravani.

Iran's UN mission reacts to US' new sanctions

New York, IRNA - The mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the United Nations declared in response to the new US sanctions that this is part of the economic war that the US has unjustly waged against the Iranian people.

Iran’s Al Kafi documentary to be screened in NY

Tehran, IRNA – A documentary about Al Kafi – a famous book of Sheikh Mohammad Kulaini – is to be screened in New York, United States, on June 23.

UN flag in New York at half-mast for martyrdom of Iran's President, FM

New York, IRNA – The United Nations flag at the United Nations Office in New York was lowered to half-mast to honor the memory of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and their entourage who were martyred in a recent helicopter crash.

UN envoy: Iran did not initiate war against Israel; reserves right to respond to any violation

New York, IRNA - Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani while rejecting Israel's baseless accusations against Iran emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never started a war against the Israeli regime and has no intention of doing so in the future; however, it reserves its inherent right under international law to respond to any use of force or acts of aggression against its sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and national interests.

US court summons 133 pro-Palestine university students

New York, IRNA – Some 133 pro-Palestine university students who were arrested have been released in New York after being issued with court summons by a US court.

Double-sided policies make efforts in Gaza fruitless: Amirabdollahian

New York, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, saying the wrong, double-sided and politicized approaches have hampered political efforts aimed at ending the war.

Iran FM arrives in New York to attend UNSC meeting

New York, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian has arrived in New York to attend the United Nations Security Council meeting on Palestine, just four days after the Islamic Republic launched a punitive operation “True Promise” in response to the Zionist regime’s deadly airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus.

International Quds Day

Jewish clergyman urges world leaders to stop Palestine occupation

New York, IRNA – Rabbi Yitschok Deutsch has attended the International Quds Day rallies in the United States, calling on world leaders to stop the occupation of Palestine.

NYC protesters chant ‘Free Palestine’ on Int’l Quds Day

New York, IRNA – Pro-Palestine protesters hit the streets of New York City on Friday to mark International Quds Day, expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and chanting “Free Palestine”.

Iran deputy president departs NY after attending Status of Women session

New York, IRNA – Iran’s Deputy President for Women and Family Affairs Ensieh Khazali has concluded her visit to New York, where she attended the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.

Iranian, Malaysian FMs exchange views on issues of mutual interest

New York, IRNA – Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has held a meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Hassan in New York.

New York protesters slam US veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution

Tehran, IRNA – Thousands of protesters have packed the streets of Lower Manhattan, New York City, denouncing the US veto of a UN Security Council resolution on a permanent ceasefire in Gaza where the Israeli regime has been pressing ahead with an air and ground campaign over the past weeks.

IRNA's Exclusive

Yes vote to UNGA resolution on Gaza represents no policy change: Iran

New York, IRNA - Iran’s mission to the United Nations says a yes vote to a recent UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on the situation in Gaza represented no change in the Islamic Republic’s official policy with regards to the issue of Palestine. 

Iran actively pushes for vetoing US draft resolution on Palestine: FM

New York, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations made all-out efforts to stop voting for a unilateral draft resolution proposed by the United States in favor of the Zionist regime.

ECO foreign ministers meet held in New York

Tehran, IRNA – A meeting of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) foreign ministers has been held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Iranian, Jordanian FMs meet in New York

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi on Saturday.

President Raisi arrives in Tehran from New York visit

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has returned back to Tehran from an official three-day visit to New York, where he addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Raisi: Bans on Iran frozen funds must have been lifted sooner

Tehran, IRNA – President Ebrahim Raisi says this is Iran’s absolute right to have access to its assets and use them for meeting the country’s needs, so sanctions on the Iranian frozen funds must have been lifted sooner.

Tehran says welcomes cooperation with Bern

New York, IRNA – Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has announced that Iran welcomes further bilateral cooperation with Switzerland.

What President Raisi asked US media to investigate

Tehran, IRNA - In a meeting with senior American media managers in New York, President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran raised tough questions regarding the coverage of critical issues by the US mainstream media, exposing disparity and double-standards in how they cover issues such as military conflicts, human rights, racism and police brutality.

Iranian, Algerian presidents discuss bilateral ties in NY

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has held talks with his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune in New York, the United States.

Iran president arrives in New York for UNGA meeting

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in New York at the head of a high-ranking political delegation on Monday to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly.